K3 VMU
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thinking about buying myself a new car, not brand new. my racing quad is going once i get back onshore,and i will be getting about 3.5k for that, then selling the birds 206 (hoping for around 1.6k) and all my other crap i have lying around (vectra,corsa,2.0xe engine,etc)
It will be a car for me but mainly the bird,as i work offshore, and then when its summertime my CBR will be out.
was thinking along the lines of:
Honda CTR (she really likes them)
Leon Cupra R
S3
Opinions/suggestions ?
(cant be RWD, i would buy an e36 m3 in a flash, but woman+rwd=bad idea)
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steve_turbo
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leon cupra r all day long mate or just buy an m3 and tell her to learn to drive it properly lol.
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K3 VMU
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she loves the M3 too, especially after i had a shot of my mates one for a weekend, i just dont think i could let her loose with that power and rwd, especially considering womens driving is bad enough (tin of worms)
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Ellis
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CTR sounds good if it's for the bird as well, I made an arse of one of them yesterday on the Westhill dualler.
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K3 VMU
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quote:
Originally posted by Ellis
CTR sounds good if it's for the bird as well, I made an arse of one of them yesterday on the Westhill dualler.
thats what i was thinkin Ellis, they aint bad cars, look good, nice interior,reasonably quick,cheap enough to insure, only 600,and that was before i got 5 years no claims.
i like that bit of dualler there, i would have went stonking past the two of use on my bike 
not seen pics o this scooby yet ............
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Ellis
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Aye they are good looking cars, no denying that! Leon's are nice as well though... tough decision...
Very true, can't take on bikes - need more power for that hmmm 
I only have like one photo, not very good one at that either:
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K3 VMU
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u ll need AAAALLLLLLOT more power 
is that a local car?
the front fogs with the little lights in them look nice.
my mates one is quality ( reg P1 WKD )
400+BHP
ANTI-LAG
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Ellis
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Oh do you know him, that's a nice one! What's he running, Simtek management? TD05 20G turbo or something silly like that?
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K3 VMU
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aye thats my mate paul, bin mates we him since i was a kid. my bird and his bird are mates too. yeah hes running a silly big turbo. hes selling the car though, wanting to buy a house cause he has a 1 year old daughter
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Jamie_Hastings1
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All good choices,i personally don't really like CTR's. LCR's are nice cars,not that quick but nice inside and look pretty nice. I would have the S3 but i depends on how much you would spend on one.
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K3 VMU
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie_Hastings1
All good choices,i personally don't really like CTR's. LCR's are nice cars,not that quick but nice inside and look pretty nice. I would have the S3 but i depends on how much you would spend on one.
i aint too worried about the speed thing, my days of boy racing are long gone.
i was looking on PH, looking to spend around 5-6k,maybe 7 if i save up.
not wanting to take out credit/loan, would rather just buy something staright out.
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Jamie_Hastings1
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Probably get a LCR then,nice and comfortable cars. The ones i know of hadn't really had any problems. Decent mpg and spacious.
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K3 VMU
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie_Hastings1
Probably get a LCR then,nice and comfortable cars. The ones i know of hadn't really had any problems. Decent mpg and spacious.
dont know what the missus will think though, as the cheaper ones seem to be in an awful yellow, an ok red,or black.....
whats the interior look like? i ve never really been a fan of them until recently (must be old age?)
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ash_corsa
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LCR and S3 are basically the same car, S3 more luxury, LCR more practical
You should see a tidy facelift S3 for your budget but make sure you shop around, there are some real rough ones out there. Dont be put off by slightly high miles (80K+) if they have been maintained thoroughly you shouldnt have any problems, look for specialist servicing rather than Audi main dealer, it shows the owner doesnt have more money than sense and specialists tend to be more thorough.
Any Qs on S3s drop me a PM mate
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K3 VMU
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aye one of my best pals has an s3.
yeah i knew about the mileage/specialist servicing. my cousin was a senior tech at audi.
cheers, i will PM if i need help
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mattk
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get an M3 it has tracton control and if she spins it she is driving too fast
I love the way people automaticaly think RWD = SPIN
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All Torque
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My cousin has an phase 1 S3 Its the most comfortable car I've ever sat in, I could drive it for a year solid. Pretty powerful too, its basically a VW R32.
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big eck
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Out of those 3 cars i've had 2 mate so the one I would deffo go for is the LCR.
MUCH better drive than the civic, quicker to and a hell of a lot more modding potential plus the civic will be heavier on fuel that I found out. To many neds driving about in CTRs for my liking now.
The Audi is a great car as well but a lot more expansive than the other 2. It will be higher mileage for a start plus there pretty bland lookin imo.
[Edited on 30-12-2009 by big eck]
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
get an M3 it has tracton control and if she spins it she is driving too fast
I love the way people automaticaly think RWD = SPIN
E36 M3 dosnt have T/C control.Just a plain and simple LSD.
If an M3 is on your list,its a no brainer.
They are pretty tame for normal day to day driving.Its when you press on that they open up.Thats when the fun starts.
Is your g/f a safe,cautious driver??Keep off the gas going around corners(or dont give it too much) and it will be just like driving any other car really.
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Corsa_Sport21
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S3 would be my next choice,always loved them.
But as said,alot of them,for some strange reason are dogs.They are quite well known for being wrote off or having some sort of accident damage history.
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K3 VMU
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
get an M3 it has tracton control and if she spins it she is driving too fast
I love the way people automaticaly think RWD = SPIN
E36 M3`s aint got traction control.
I dont think that RWD=spin out, i had my mates e36 m3 for a while,and have owned another 2 RWD cars
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gavin18787
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Couldnt fault my CTR loved it to bits, nice and easy to drive park etc and pootle around in when not on the hoon and reliable
Just make sure she keeps an eye on the oil, I know women arnt big on this 
Although at the moment they are fetching good money and are a bit over priced
LCR could be a better shout and would be a more comfy nicer daily car possibly with more low down grunt. Although cant say much as I have never been in one
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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